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We hope you will join us for one or both of our events this coming Friday. Registration is required for the evening program.
Please forward this message to faculty, post-docs, staff and students. Thank you!
My Place in Puget Sound High School Poster Session
Friday November 30, 11:30am – 12:15pm
Location: Husky Union Building – North Ballroom, University of Washington
Local high school students present their projects about science, community and action to protect Puget Sound.

Please forward to your students if appropriate.
oSTEM is a new student group for LBGT students in the STEM disciplines. We are hosting a speakers panel next Thursday that we thought might be of interest to more than just STEM majors. The panel includes out STEM professionals and a transgender activist that has worked to include gender identity in the Federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).

Please spread the word about the range of opportunities for study abroad and direct exchanges through the Honors Program! During 2013-2014 Honors will offer programs in Italy, Berlin, Spain, Sierra Leone, Bangalore, Argentina, Netherlands, and Tokyo (Direct Exchanges).
Credit available includes Honors core credit (areas of knowledge designated) as well as departmental credits (program specific, please see individual program websites below):

Monday, November 26, 2012, 4:00-5:00 PM “Climate change and scientists’ social contract”
Public lecture by Jane Lubchenco, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of NOAA
Introduction by Lisa Graumlich, Dean, UW College of the Environment
Location: Foege Auditorium (GNOMS060)
Abstract:
As the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification become increasingly obvious, the public and policy makers seek information to understand what is happening, what is likely down the road and what the options are for dealing with the problems.

Are you interested in learning more about the world of K-12 education?
Thinking of teaching as a possible career?
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a young person?
If so, check out the Inner Pipeline seminars offered by the Pipeline Project during Winter Quarter. Students attend a seminar and tutor in Seattle schools or community organizations for 2.5 hours or more (per week) for academic credit.

Career Center
· Same-Day Sessions
· Employer Conversations (career panel): Networking (Online & In-Person)
· Navigating Career Options class
***Same-Day Sessions for Students***
Have quick career questions? Need a review of your resume or cover letter? Don’t fret! Come on by and we can help! Currently enrolled degree seeking students (undergraduate and graduate level) may sign up for 15-minute Same-Day Session appointments at The Career Center (134 MGH).

Please distribute to students as you see fit. In order to obtain an NSE application, students must attend one of the information sessions listed below.
I am writing to invite you to consider the National Student Exchange (NSE). NSE gives you an opportunity to experience a different area with its unique cultural and academic opportunities. Since NSE’s beginning in 1968, more than 96,000 students have had the opportunity to participate in NSE, giving them the opportunity to:
· broaden their personal and educational perspectives
· experience new cultures
· explore new areas of study
· learn from different professors
· access new courses
· experience personal growth
· meet new people
· make new friends
· live in a different area
· investigate graduate schools
· seek future employment
Many returning UW students describe NSE as a life-changing experience which has made them more independent, self-confident and resourceful; expanded their risk-taking capabilities; and helped them better define their academic and career objectives.

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is offering a few more fall sessions on searching for scholarships, writing personal statements, writing CVs/resumes, and getting great recommendations. These sessions are for undergrad students in all fields who might be interested in learning more about searching and applying for scholarships of all kinds and/or working on graduate admission applications.
Freshman Scholarship 101: Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships
Specifically designed for freshmen and sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.

CLUE Tutoring is now in the daytime in the HUB!!! Please spread the word.
CLUE & FYP are offering upper division Drop-in Tutoring in the HUB’s Commuter Commons for Chem, Math, and Physics from 11am-2pm Mon-Thurs.
There will be one tutor per subject there available for drop-in tutoring with the schedule below. Please pass the message on to all your commuting students.